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Soi Fon woke up before dawn.

She jumped up and jogged across the corridor.

Her steps were light, and she wore a loose, sleeveless night outfit, her figure fluttering like a black butterfly.

Snapped!

Soi Fon ripped open the sliding door and shouted loudly with great energy.

"Get up! Hurry up!"

Yusuke Matsushita, who was huddled under the covers, poked his head out, looking completely bewildered.

"...?"

What time is it now?

"Today is very important! Many team captains will be there, so you have to be mindful of your image."

Soi Fon quickly stepped forward and yanked back the covers off Matsushita Yusuke. She reached out and helped him sit up, then began to tidy his hair.

"This is part of etiquette, and it's very important. Secondly... you went to bed early last night, didn't you? Eight hours is enough; sleeping any longer will only make you feel tired."

Justified and convincing.

Yusuke Matsushita yawned and stood up unsteadily.

Soi Fon circled around to the front of him, clasped her hands together, and snapped them together, trapping Matsushita Yusuke's cheeks.

She gently pulled her lips inward, squeezing them into a slightly deformed 'o' shape.

"How's it going? Are you sure?"

Yusuke Matsushita blinked. The door behind Soi Fon opened, the morning sun rose slowly, and the light blue curtain was gradually receding.

He also flashed his signature hearty smile.

"I will definitely win."

Soi Fon hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and chuckled softly.

"That's good."

Her hands slid down and rested on Matsushita Yusuke's shoulders. Soi Fon tilted her head forward slightly, as if instinctively wanting to lean closer.

But she stopped quickly and naturally turned her head to the side.

Not only did she not show a smile, but even her coquettish gestures were only 'brief', which can be considered a unique way of expressing arrogance.

Yusuke Matsushita seems to like this approach quite a bit.

Mmm~ Delicious!

"By the way, could you knock before coming in next time? Also... don't just pull off someone's blanket, don't you think it's very impolite?"

"What privacy do you have? Hurry up and change! Wear this outfit! I spent ages picking it out for you yesterday!"

"...Sometimes you can really hurt people with your words."

Breathe, adjust.

While chatting and laughing, Matsushita Yusuke completely adjusted his mental state.

This is him now.

It should be possible... no, it will definitely be able to unleash 120% of its full potential!

101: Entrance (Two-in-One)

"Won't this look too strange?"

"No, this is a more traditional aristocratic style of dress. I've done my research, and this is just right for someone of your status."

"But it feels a bit restrictive..."

"Do you think this thing is meant to make you comfortable to wear?"

"...But I'll still have to fight someone later, won't I?"

Soi Fon wrapped a ribbon around Yusuke Matsushita from behind, tied it around his chest, and finally hung a large pom-pom with an unclear purpose.

She clapped her hands, put them together, took two steps back, and then casually placed her hands on her hips.

Ah!

You could tell from her expression... she was very satisfied.

"I know, so just take this off before you go on stage! It's just something to make an appearance, don't worry about it too much!"

Matsushita Yusuke seemed to be both amused and exasperated.

I have no idea what this girl is using her brain for...

With a sigh and a shake of his head, Matsushita Yusuke stepped forward and stood in front of the full-length mirror, giving himself a quick look.

Soi Fon stood behind her, her head held high with confidence.

"How is it? Your outfit today is definitely one of my proudest creations!"

Looks like someone about to go on stage and perform a grand opera...

"Yeah, you're handsome, thank you."

"I knew you had good taste!"

In short, this matter is temporarily put aside.

The duel was scheduled for 10 a.m., so there was still some time to prepare before then.

Matsushita Yusuke took some time to familiarize himself with his abilities and Zanpakuto, spending about half an hour adjusting before leaving the room again.

Soi Fon had been waiting outside, and now, another figure appeared beside her.

Kichiyo Ōmaeda.

As someone who shares a close relationship with Yusuke Matsushita, simply being here at this moment is enough to demonstrate my stance.

"Matsushita-kun, you... wow, you're dressed so extravagantly?!"

As soon as she said it, Nozomi coughed twice, awkwardly changing the subject.

"Cough cough cough... Uh, actually it's alright. It's okay, I think it's necessary! Well, that's all for now."

Closer to home.

"The captain asked me to ask you if there's anything else you need help with before going on stage?"

In a sense, Yoruichi Shihouin was also a 'sponsor' of Yusuke Matsushita, having put in a lot of effort for him.

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Ye, but I am already well prepared and do not need any other assistance at the moment."

Having said all that, Nozomi didn't say anything more, but simply patted his shoulder and then pressed it down a little harder.

"Take care of yourself."

This is true for older, more experienced colleagues.

Instead of saying a lot of things, it's better to show your feelings through actions.

Feeling the pressure on his shoulder, Matsushita Yusuke smiled broadly and nodded in response.

"Thank you for your concern, Ōmaeda-senpai."

Soi Fon urged him on from behind.

"It's almost time, let's head over. Even if it's just to familiarize ourselves with the venue, that would be good."

Matsushita Yusuke nodded in response, and the three of them left the Second Division's base and headed straight for the location of their duel.

By the way, speaking of this...

Yusuke Matsushita suddenly turned his head and asked.

"Where exactly is it?"

Soi Fon looked around and then pointed westward.

"The area near the edge... although it's not yet outside Rukongai, it's quite deserted. And over there..."

Soi Fon hesitated for a moment before her voice faltered.

Her gaze sharpened slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, she revealed a slightly puzzled expression.

She seemed to have some recollection of the location, but not exactly a thorough familiarity with it... Fortunately, Nozomi provided timely supplementary information.

"That's the execution platform, a place specifically used to execute those who have committed intolerable crimes."

Matsushita Yusuke raised an eyebrow. After hearing this explanation, relevant information quickly came to mind.

Execution...

Where was Rukia Kuchiki executed in the original work?

He then recalled the instrument of torture known as the 'Double Punishment'.

This thing is in a rather special state. As a torture device, it is not under human control, but it has a release ability similar to that of a Zanpakuto.

The effect is even simpler—it is specifically designed to sever and pierce the body of Death, and after completely penetrating the victim's body, its power expands dozens of times in an instant, engulfing all traces of the executioner with raging flames.

This thing sounds plausible, but in the original story, it was destroyed by everyone working together... so its strength wasn't actually that exaggerated.

Even in Yusuke Matsushita's view today.

'It should also be a kind of ritual object...'

Rather than emphasizing power, what should be highlighted is an unquestionable sense of dignity and authority.

Is deliberately choosing this location as the battleground a warning in some sense?

—This contest has only one winner; whoever loses, there is almost no chance of survival.

If Onigenjo Kenpachi is defeated, even if Matsushita Yusuke doesn't kill him, the Gotei 13 will have internal procedures to follow... At that point, being worse than dead will be a minor matter.

Correspondingly, if Matsushita Yusuke were beaten to his knees, given Oni Genjo's personality, he would naturally not let him off the hook.

This is a path of no return.

With a slightly apprehensive feeling, the three of them spent nearly half an hour arriving at their destination.

There were already people present before the three of them.

"Hey, young man!"

The one who greeted Matsushita Yusuke loudly was Hirako Shinko, sporting a head of blond hair.

Standing beside him was Aizen Sousuke, whose expression was remarkably calm... He simply smiled and nodded as he looked this way.

The Fifth Division arrived the earliest.

As for the others...

Rojuro Touhashi, Kensei Rokusha, Rabu Aikawa, and others were also present.

As the backbone of the Gotei 13, these people were clearly quite concerned about the whereabouts of the 11th Division.

Yusuke Matsushita.

It seems that only now has it truly come into the sights of these 'upper-level' figures.

"Are those the young people we were discussing before?"

Kunan Shiro rested his head on Kensei's shoulder and looked at Matsushita Yusuke with a curious expression.

"He looks quite imposing, but why is he dressed so strangely?"

Iba Sente stood beside Fengqiao Loujuro, scrutinizing him for a while with a rather scrutinizing gaze.

He then showed an approving expression.

"The attire is quite polite... Lou Shilang, this young man knows more about aristocratic etiquette than you do."

Lou Shilang felt somewhat helpless after being publicly "poked" by his own vice-captain.

The person involved seemed quite exhausted, only managing a slight smile, unsure of how to respond.

"Aizen, just how strong is he?"

Hiyori Sarugaki, who had been squatting on the ground, suddenly jumped up and looked at Yusuke Matsushita with an eager expression.